Provence Historical Facts

Provence region is rich in history. From the Roman and Greek empires settlements to the 2nd World War battles and the liberation of Provence by the allied troops, each town has a rich history to share.

Larger View of Sanary-sur-Mer and Ollioules Area Sanary-sur-mer Frederic Dumas Historical Diving Museum – Video Map of residences of German and Austrian artists and intellectual exiled (1933-1945) An unique place on the Provence coast, is the little fishing town of…

Sanary-sur-mer is the birthplace of modern diving. J-Y Cousteau, F. Dumas and P. Tailliez, also known as the “Mousquemers”, have experimented the first scubas in the bay of Port-Issol in Sanary-sur-mer.

'La Côte Provencale' as known in French extends along the Mediterranean coast from Marseille to the East of Saint-Tropez before becoming La Cote d'Azur (aka French Riviera).
It is a region rich in history, natural beauties (sea, mountains, forests), gastronomy, and unique lifestyle.